South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c8.s6.7
South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c8.s6.7
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c8.s6.7
regarded by some as an *avatār* designed to lead the *asuras* into ruin by giving them bad advice. Others like Jayadēva regard him rightly as an incarnation of mercy who came to teach the people the essential cruelty of animal sacrifices.